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POLICE OFFICERS

The PFPA seeks highly qualified and motivated applicants to serve as uniformed Federal Police Officers at the Pentagon and at the Raven Rock Mountain Complex in Adams County, PA. Our Police Officers are responsible for providing proactive and reactive law enforcement, security, and force protection services to safeguard the Pentagon, its occupants, and designated Department of Defense facilities throughout the National Capital Region. Officers conduct patrol operations, respond to emergencies, perform access control, and investigate suspicious activities to maintain a safe and secure environment. 
 

Pentagon Police Requirements for Employment

Minimum Requirements:
  • Be a United States citizen              
  • Have at least 1 year of police experience or a Bachelor's degree, in Criminal Justice or a related field, from an accredited university or college.
  • Be able to obtain a secret security clearance
  • Possess a valid drivers license and good driving record
  • Have no felony convictions.
  • Have no criminal convictions involving domestic violence.
  • Successfully complete an oral interview, medical examination, physical fitness evaluation, drug test, and background check.
  • Successfully complete a 12-week, basic police-training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia.
  • Successfully complete a 12-week, in-house training-and-evaluation program after finishing FLETC and returning to the Pentagon.
  • If prior active-duty military, you must have a DD-Form 214 showing an honorable discharge.
     
Physical Requirements:
  • All candidates will be given a thorough physical examination and a physical evaluation battery.
  • Vision must be at least 20/20 in each eye, or correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
  • Successfully pass a requisite hearing test.
     
Written Exam.
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency uses the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) examination. Each section of the exam evaluates a different critical job function required of Pentagon Police Officers. This nationally recognized exam is generally scheduled the same day as the physical ability test and oral board interview. The POST is made up of four sections:
  • Mathematics
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Grammar
  • Report Writing Skills
     
Benefits and Compensation
  • Police Officers earn a starting salary of $70,477. (An officer’s salary varies, depending on his/her experience.)
  • Overtime is compensated at the rate of 1–1/2 times your hourly rate.
  • Night shift is paid at an additional 10% of the hourly rate.
  • Sunday premium is paid at 25% of base salary.
  • Annual leave is earned for total service at a rate of 13 days during the first three years, 20 days for 3-plus years to 15 years, 26 days for 15-plus years.
  • Sick leave is earned at a rate of 13 days per year, regardless of years of service, 10 paid holidays annually.
  • A government retirement program and Thrift Savings Plan are available.
  • Medical and dental insurance, as well as long–term care insurance, are offered.
  • Police officers may qualify for National Capital Region's transit benefit program.
  • Uniforms, laundry, and equipment are furnished at no cost to the officer.
  • A world-class, onsite fitness center is provided free of charge.
                    
Once you have successfully completed all phases of your recruit training and have the required time-in-grade, you may apply for specialized training and assignments in the following areas. For questions about employment with the PFPA, contact our Recruiting Office at 703-571-8000 or email us.

 


Pentagon Police: On the Front Line of National Defense.

Current Open Positions:

Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia
Office of the Principal Deputy Director
Starting at $79,169 Per year (AD 6-7)
Permanent • Full-time
Open 12/09/2025 to 12/08/2026

Find all of our current job openings at USAJobs.gov.

NOTE:   If an applicant has a disability that requires an accommodation, that applicant may be given more time to complete the POST.  If an applicant has a disability that requires an accommodation, they must immediately contact the PFPA Recruitment Branch at (703) 571-8000 to coordinate the appropriate reasonable accommodation for the applicant.



A Pentagon police cruiser.
A Pentagon police cruiser.